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Delhi to Patna Flights: Essential Airport Guide for a Smooth Journey
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News18•05-10-2026, 11:00
Delhi to Patna Flights: Essential Airport Guide for a Smooth Journey
- •Direct flights from Delhi (DEL) to Patna (PAT) take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, covering an aerial distance of about 850 km.
- •Flights depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrive at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT).
- •Indira Gandhi International Airport is well-connected to Delhi and NCR via Metro (Airport Express Line, Magenta Line), taxis, and app-based cabs.
- •Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna's main airport, operates from a new integrated terminal and is close to central Patna, accessible by road.
- •Travelers should arrive at the airport two hours before departure, check flight status, terminal, baggage allowance, and have valid ID ready for a hassle-free experience.
Key Questions Answered
A direct flight from Delhi (DEL) to Patna (PAT) covers an approximate air distance of 850 km, with a flight duration typically taking around 1 hour 35 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
Travellers are advised to reach Delhi Airport about two hours before their scheduled departure time, allowing sufficient buffer for check-in, baggage drop, and security screening, especially during peak traffic and travel periods.
Patna's Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport operates from its new integrated terminal, which spans about 65,155 sq m and features 64 check-in counters, 13 boarding gates, five operational aerobridges, and a 750-car multilevel parking facility.
